Networking: Tasty and Nutritious
Today I went to my first DC Kidlit book club meeting. I loved meeting other people who live and breathe children’s literature as much as me-teachers, librarians, bloggers, and other authors. There is something so nourishing about being around other people in this community. I left feeling revived and I’ve already got the book for next month (Marcelo in the Real World) on reserve at the library for a second read.
One of the people I met today was Pam, of Mother Reader fame, and we chatted about the upcoming Kidlitosphere conference. If you are an author who’s in the DC area, or you’ve got the cash to travel here, you really ought to consider this one. The conference focuses on kidlit blogging and will include sessions for authors who blog-or want to get started. It’s just a day long, and small, so you’ll get a chance to network with everybody. There’s even a spot on the schedule for bloggers to circulate and meet authors. We all know the benefits of networking. So check it out today-I hope to see you there!